Letter: Why do so few fly the flag?

Driving around Sheboygan this Fourth of July I observed something that troubled me - the scarcity of flags being flown on residences to celebrate our nation's birthday. In neighborhood after neighborhood one had to look hard to locate a flag. Now I realize some people do not wish to fly a flag. It is a personal decision and thier right not to do so.

But 80 to 90 percent of the homes? I find that hard to believe. So why do so many not fly our nation's greatest symbol? Is it laziness? Is it apathy? Have this many people become disillusioned with our country and our government? It cannot be economics because everyone seems able to afford their fireworks, brats and beer. And a small flag and holder only cost around $10. Is it because American history and civics have become de-emphasized in our schools over the last few decades?

Which country is called upon every time some other country suffers a natural disaster? Which country contributes the most to disease eradication around the world? Which country protects so many other countries from aggression? Which country is still looked up to as the light of liberty and freedom in the world? The answer to all these questions is the United States, no other country. These things plus a myriad more are all reasons to be proud of this nation, the greatest in history. They are also good reasons to fly our flag to show everyone that yes, I too, am proud to be an American.

Mike Bean

Sheboygan

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Letter: Why do so few fly the flag?

Driving around Sheboygan this Fourth of July I observed something that troubled me ? the scarcity of flags being flown on residences to celebrate our nation's birthday. In neighborhood after

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